How to pronounce bullhead
Say it like BUUL-hed. Bullhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bullhead
American and British speakers say bullhead in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈbʌlˌhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHL-hed.
What does bullhead mean?
- The black bullhead, Ameiurus melas.
- The brown bullhead, Ameiurus nebulosus.
- The yellow bullhead, Ameiurus natalis.
Where does bullhead come from?
From bull + head.
Questions about saying bullhead
How do you pronounce bullhead?
Say BUUL-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈbʌlˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullhead?
Bullhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say bullhead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈbʌlˌhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.